Exped Explore 60 Rucksack

This tough, abrasion resistant and fully equipped trekking backpack offers maximum versatility at a minimum weight. The back-length adjustment of it's sophisticated suspension system is easy and quick to use.

Exped says:

The Explore shines as a versatile, durable and highly functional trekking pack. Its refined, comfortable and seamlessly adjustable suspension system with excellent load transfer makes it the perfect choice for all types of treks.

The main compartment can be accessed from the top as well as from the front and sides through the zippered front panel. The floating lid features a generous outer and a flat inner pocket. Small personal items are readily accessible in the hipbelt pockets and larger items like water bottles or rain gear in the pleated side and front pockets.

Durable is the first word that comes to mind when you look at the Exped Explore range of rucksack's. There's a whole lot of useful featured packed into each rucksack, combined with the tough abrasion resistant fabrics you would expect the weight to go off the scales. But surprisingly Exped have managed to fit it all into the Explore rucksacks without adding too much weight. Still not for the ultralight enthusiasts, more for those who want a comfortable, durable pack that offers maximum versatility at a minimum weight.

Once we tried it we found that the back-length adjustment of it's sophisticated suspension system was easy and quick to use. We like that the height adjustable top pocket can be easily adjusted position-wise thanks to the (removable) top compression strap - very helpful when the packs main compartment is not fully loaded, so that the top lid stays nicely positioned on the top of the pack.

- Reviewed by BasecampGear

• Tough, abrasion resistant and fully equipped, yet surprisingly light weight
• Versatile main compartment access: top and sides
• Sophisticated suspension system with easy length adjustment
• Direct load transfer to hips via 2 aluminium stays and PE-board reinforced hipbelt
• Floating lid with dual compartments
• Spacious pleated pockets on front and sides
• 2 roomy stash pockets, one on each hipbelt wing

• Weight: 1984g
• Dimensions: 75 x 33 x 26 cm
• Capacity: 60 Liters
• Load limit: 24 kg
• Back length range: 41 - 58 cm
• Hipbelt range: 84 - 138 cm
• Material: 630 D Oxford Nylon, PU coated, 1,500mm water column
• Frame: 2 6061-T6 series aluminium stays